Oscar and Grammy Winner Reveals All in Heart-Wrenching Documentary

Rocket Man, Your Song, I’m Still Standing, Tiny Dancer, Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word… These are just a few of Elton John’s hits that have touched the hearts of fans across multiple generations. In the summer of 2023, the British music legend concluded his final world tour, capping off a career that spanned over 50 years.

While the artist’s life was portrayed on screen in the 2019 musical biopic Rocketman, starring Taron Egerton and produced by Elton John himself, it is now in a deeply personal documentary by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish that the renowned singer-songwriter opens up about the ups and downs of his enchanting career.

Centered around his last concert at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, a legendary venue filled with memories for his final show in the United States, the film, Elton John: Never Too Late, explores the artist’s meteoric rise in the early seventies, his years at the top of the charts, as well as his excesses and the personal challenges that have marked his journey.

Elton’s still standing

Through archival footage, testimonials, concert excerpts, and animated sequences to depict certain unrecorded life scenes, this film narrates the story of a musical personality unmatched in flair and flamboyance, not to mention his iconic fashion choices.

However, behind the scenes, the reality can be quite different, far removed from the incandescent and euphoric image reflected by the singer on stage. Elton John particularly revisits his private life: his childhood, his complicated romantic relationship with John Reid, his profound loneliness, his addictions…

The documentary primarily paints an honest and sincere portrait of this true icon. It also highlights what now brings joy to the artist: starting with his husband and two sons, his unique bond with audiences, his love for music, and the camaraderie he shares with his musicians who continue to tour with him.

Fans will be thrilled to discover a new song by Brandi Carlile and Elton John during the credits, which is preselected in the category for Best Original Song at the 2025 Oscars.

Watch the documentary Elton John: Never Too Late now on Disney+, as well as the artist’s last concert at Dodger Stadium in its entirety on the platform.